Reference Guide, 3Windows XP Users Only | Canon MV6iMC specs

Reference Guide

The following manuals are supplied with the camcorder:

3Digital Video Camcorder MV6i MC Instruction Manual

This manual explains the camcorder operations from basic video recording to the use of the full range of features.

3DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK Software Instruction Manual

This manual explains how to download images from the memory card to a computer using the supplied USB cable. You can add sample images for Card Mix from the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK.

3Windows XP Users Only

DV NETWORK SOLUTION DISK Software Instruction Manual

This manual explains how to download/upload images from/to the memory card using a DV (IEEE1394) cable. You can also perform videoconference and file transfer over the Internet using the provided software. Available functions depend upon the camcorder model of your contact and networking environment.

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Canon MV6iMC instruction manual Reference Guide, 3Windows XP Users Only

Contents

PAL Important Usage Instructions 3Windows XP Users Only Reference Guide Contents Additional Information Using a Memory Card Operating Mode Power switch TAPE/CARD switch Switch Positions by Operating Modes Getting started Thank you for Choosing a Canon Introducing the MV6i MC Mastering the Basics Finding Your Way Around the MV6i MC OFF Playvcr Assist lamp White LED p Connecting the camcorder to a household power socket Powering Your Camcorder CA-PS700 Compact Power Adapter Plug the AC plug into a household power socket Charging the battery pack CB-2LTE Battery Charger Attaching the battery pack Loading a Cassette Loading and unloadingLoad or unload the cassette Protecting tapes from accidental erasure Cassette Handling Precautions Recording Movies onto a Tape Before you start recordingRecording Load a cassette Slide the program selector to When you have finished recording Camera Play VCR Changing the Recording Mode Wide screen TV recording Confirmation/Warning beeps Demonstration mode Zooming 10⋅ optical zoom card 7.5⋅40⋅/400⋅ digital zoom card 30⋅ Mastering the Basics Using the LCD Screen Opening and closing the LCD screenChanging the angle of the LCD screen About the LCD Screen Adjusting the LCD screen REC REC Pause Eject Allowing the subject to monitor recording Playing Back a Tape Attach a power source and turn the Power switch to Play VCR Special playback Other playback modes Reverse Playback Forward ⋅2 PlaybackReverse ⋅2 Playback Built-in speaker Using the headphones Switching the AV/headphone terminal Using the headphonesConnections for Playback on a TV Screen If your TV or VCR has a Scart terminal without S S1-video If your TV or VCR has an S S1 -video input terminal Video If your TV or VCR has audio/video input terminals Composition Using a tripodTips for Making Better Videos Holding the camcorder Camcorder moves Picture angle Searching and Reviewing While Recording Record searchRecord review Card camera menu Using the MenusCamera menu VCR menu Press the Menu button Selecting from the Menus Camera set up submenu List of MenusCard mix submenu System submenu VCR set up submenuDisplay set up submenu CAM. MENU, Card operations submenu Card set up submenu CAM Menu Card Camera VCR MENU, 2AV or headphones Return Card operations submenu when playing back a single imagePlay MENU, To print mark 124 128 Inserting batteries Using the Wireless Controller When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders Remote Sensor Mode Turning off the tally lamp If your wireless controller isn’t working Setting the Date and Time Setting the time zone/daylight saving timeClose the menu London Date and time display Setting the clock Press the Photo button halfway down and hold it Recording Still Images onto a Tape Press the Photo button fully down to take the still image Turning the Image Stabilizer Off Availability of functions in each recording program Using the Various Recording Programs Setting the program AE mode Easy Recording ProgramProgram AE Modes Auto Sand & Snow SportsPortrait Spotlight Night Camera mode Super Night Camera modeLow Light Plus Card Camera mode Availability of digital effects by mode Using Digital Effects Flip Flip Fade Trigger FADE-TWipe Wipe Jump Jump Tide Tide Puzzle PuzzleZigzag Zigzag Beam Beam Mosaic Mosaic Art ARTBlack and White BLK & WHT Sepia Sepia Press the D.EFFECTS Select button to close the menu Select the desired settingOperating faders Select Fader Operating effects Select EffectPress the D.EFFECTS Select button Operating the multi-image screen Using the Multi-Image Screen Press the start/stop button to begin recording Selecting the audio mode Audio RecordingExternal microphone Wind screen Setting the Self-Timer Press the start/stop buttonPress the start/stop button to end recording Using the Full Range of Features Turn the selector dial to choose your desired level Adjusting AE Shift Tapecard Setting the Shutter Speed Recommended shutter speeds when shooting Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds Infinity Focus Adjusting Focus ManuallyPress the Focus button to turn the autofocus off Use the selector dial to set the focus Setting the White Balance Using the Full Range of Features Move the image to the right and left To cancel, move the zoom lever toward WEnlarging the Image during Playback Move the zoom lever toward T Selecting date/time Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data Data Code Setting the data code Six-second auto date Searching the Tape Photo Search/Date Search Returning to a Pre-Marked Position Prepare the TV and VCR Editing to a VCRPreparations Connect the camcorder to the VCR Load a blank cassette Dubbing to/from a Tape with Digital Video EquipmentConnect the camcorder and the other digital device Prepare the other device Stop playback on the other device Dubbing Copyright precaution Copyright signalsConcerning copyrighting Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder Analog Line-in Connect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the device You can monitor the picture in the viewfinder or LCD screen 150 Turning the analog-digital converter on Recording Over Existing Scenes AV Insert Editing Connect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the VCR and TV Move the camcorder’s TAPE/CARD switch to TapeTape in the MV6i MC Playback tape Press the AV Insert button To stop inserting, press the Stop button on the camcorderStop playback on the VCR Audio Dubbing To connect other audio equipmentTo connect an external microphone Camera Play VCR Card Camera Card Play VCR Press the Audio DUB. button Choose the output Setting the Audio Mix Selecting audio output channels 100 101 DV Network Solution Disk Windows XP Users Turn off the camcorder Inserting and Removing the Memory CardInserting the Card Removing the Card Selecting the Image Size of Still Images and Movies Selecting the Image Quality/Size103 Selecting the Still Image Quality 104 Card access display File numbers 105 Turning off the shutter sound 106 Press the Photo button halfway and hold it Recording Still Images on a Memory Card107 Recording with the Camcorder Press the Photo button fully down to record the still image 108 Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder 109 110 Recording from Other Video DevicesConnect the camcorder to the other device 111 112 Recording Motion Jpeg Movies on a Memory Card 113 114 Press the Photo button to record the first image Recording Panoramic Images Stitch Assist115 Set the recording program and zoom on the subject 116 Playing Back a Memory Card 117There are 3 ways to view still images/movies 118 Single ImageCard Jump Function Index Screen 119Slide Show To stop the slide show, press the Slide Show button 120 Settings of Still Images/Movies Erasing still images/movies 121 Select Image Erase and press the SET button 122File Operation File Oper Select Protect and press the SET button 123 Preventing Accidental Erasure Protect 124 Marking a Still Image for Printing Print Mark Erasing all print marks 125 Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Image Erase Erasing Still Images/Movies126 Select the still image/movie you want to erase Select ALL 127 Printing with the Direct Print Function Connecting the Printer to the Camcorder Select Print and press the SET button Connect the camcorder to the printer using the cable129 Printing Setting the Print Style 130Card Photo Printer Selecting the Image Style 131 Bubble Jet Printer Selecting the Paper SizeSelecting the Borders Bubble Jet Printer Trimming Settings 132Card Photo Printer Selecting the Printing Area Move the trimming frame Printing with Print Mark Settings133 Change the size of the trimming frame 134 Select \ PrintSet the print style Card LUMI. Card luminance key 135 136 CAM. Chroma Camera chroma keyMix level Press the start/stop button to start and stop recording 137Select MIX Type Press the Card MIX button Select Execute and press the SET button Copying Still Images from Tape to Memory Card138 Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Copy 139 Copying Still Images from Memory Card to Tape 140 Formatting a Memory Card 141 Connecting to a Computer Using a USB Cable Other Information and Precautions Memory card operating precautions142 143 Sample imagesCard chroma key SD Memory Card SDC-8M Specifications Capacity Interface 144Card luminance key Camera chroma key Preparing the lens cap Adjusting the viewfinderPreparing the Camcorder 145 146 Battery Pack Time needed for full rechargeBattery Max. Recording Time Typical Recording Time Pack Battery pack 147 How much power is left?When to recharge Taking care of the battery pack Installing the backup battery Treat the battery pack with care148 149 Maintenance Camcorder body and lens Maintenance150 Storage TV playback Using the camcorder abroadPower sources 151 Protecting the camcorder from condensation What happens when condensation is detected152 Condensation Troubleshooting 153Recording/Playback ? The camcorder won’t focus 154 Problem ? The memory card will not insert 155Memory card operations Miscellaneous 156 157 MV6i MC System Diagram Optional Accessories 158TL-28 Tele-converter SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case 159 Screen Displays 160Turning off the LCD screen displays Screen Displays during Basic Recording/Playback 161 Screen Displays during Advanced Recording/Playback Camera Mode Total still images 163Slide show Current still image Date and Time 164 Memory card caution phrases 165 Direct Print Related Messages 166 Specifications 167MV6i MC 168 NB-2L Battery Pack 169 Index 170 Printed on 100% reused paper